This module will develop use of Manual Therapy modalities and joint mobilisation techniques. On completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of manual therapy modalities in the management of injuries in a safe and effective manner.

Overview of Course

• Mobilisation techniques to the peripheral and vertebral joints of the body.
• Symptoms and common clinical signs associated with common sports injuries to peripheral and vertebral structures.
• Evaluating the physiological responses of injured tissue to heat, cold, stretching, exercise, mobilisation and immobilisation.
• Mobilisation of peripheral joints using Maitland mobilisation techniques and manual therapy in a safe and effective manner.
• Mobilisation of vertebral joints using Maitland mobilisation techniques and manual therapy in a safe and effective manner.

This course focuses on teaching safe practise of Mobilisation techniques up to grade 4, and not Manipulation or HVT techniques. For more information about this module please visit the short course page.

This module will develop knowledge and practical skills in the planning and administering of examination and assessment techniques for sports and clinic injury. This module is highly practical and focus will be drawn to the use of joint assessment and special tests.

Overview of Course

• Develop a critical awareness of examination and assessment techniques. All joints will be assessed including:
• the peripheral joints
• the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine.
• Assessment will include special testing.
• Recognise the typical symptoms and common clinical signs associated with common sports injuries to peripheral and vertebral structures.
• Handle and assessment joint movement to peripheral joints and spinal joint in a safe and effective manner.

• Handle and evaluate joint reflexes in a safe and effective manner.

This module will recap some of the elements covered within our Level 4 Sports and Remedial Massage Diploma and will expand on these skills with additional testing and evaluation methods.

This module will focus on the application and theory behind the use of Dry Cupping Therapy from a Western perspective. The use of Dry Cupping Therapy within Sports and Remedial Massage treatment will be discussed along with its’ benefit in relation to manual massage techniques. On completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate effective use and application of Dry Cupping Therapy in the management of injury treatment and will have a clear understanding of contraindications for treatment.

Overview of Course

• Introduction to Dry Cupping Therapy
• Theory and physiology of Dry Cupping Therapy
• Contraindications and Health and Safety considerations
• Application of use within Sports Massage Therapy and other therapy contexts.
• Integration of Dry Cupping within therapy treatment
• Demonstration and Application of Dry Cupping Therapy,

• Including static cupping, sliding, soft tissue release techniques and active movement within Dry Cupping.

For more information about this module please visit the short course page.